Jawbone ICON-Series Hero Bluetooth Headset (Black)

by Jawbone

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 1.5 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0035ZF0TI
• Item model number: JBG03BD
• Batteries: 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (256 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #523 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
  • #41 in Cell Phones & Accessories > Accessories > Headsets

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Jawbone ICON is equipped with military-grade NoiseAssassin 2.5 with wind reduction, the best noise cancellation technology that money can buy. Originally developed for use by tank commanders and helicopter pilots, NoiseAssassin is a proprietary technology that eliminates unwanted background noise when you talk on the phone. It gives you the freedom to enjoy quiet phone conversations in places you previously couldn't. Jawbone headsets are the only Bluetooth headsets with a Voice Activity Sensor (VAS) that literally feels your speech vibrations. As a result, Jawbone ICON delivers unmatched speech quality and eliminates virtually all background noise.

See a comparison between the Jawbone ICON and its siblings, the Jawbone 2 and Jawbone Prime, and check out how to wear the Jawbone ICON for the best fit and to optimize use of the VAS.

The Jawbone ICON Series Hero in Black.

Listen to Music and More

Jawbone ICON gives you the freedom to listen all your audio--music, podcasts, video, driving directions, games, apps, and more--wirelessly through your headset from any A2DP-enabled Bluetooth device. ICON also gives you the ability to seamlessly answer incoming calls without the hassle of removing your headphones, getting tangled in cable or turning down the volume on your speakers. It's the best, most convenient way to enjoy all your audio and calls in one place.

 

Get Apps and Updates Via MyTALK

Unlike any other Bluetooth headset, Jawbone ICON is intelligent and updatable, which means that ICON only gets better with time. How? Thanks to MyTALK, our free, one-of-a-kind platform that lets you try different apps, personalize settings and download the latest and greatest features and software updates. Just sign into MyTALK, plug in your headset and sync whatever apps and updates you want

Keep Tabs On Battery Life

It's annoying to run out of juice. That's why we've made it super easy to ensure that your Jawbone ICON is always juiced up and ready to go. First, you'll love the convenience of having a Jawbone battery meter displayed in the status bar of your iPhone or BlackBerry. Second, when you press the TALK button on your Jawbone ICON, your ICON will tell you exactly how much battery life you have left: "About 4 hours of talk time remaining". Finally, when your battery is running low, you'll hear automatic alerts whispered in your ear.

Connect To Multiple Devices

Simultaneous Multipoint gives you the flexibility to manage audio and calls from two different phones or Bluetooth devices at the same time. With the press of a button on your Jawbone ICON, you can switch between calls on your personal and work phones. You can also stream wireless tunes from your computer to your Jawbone ICON and seamlessly answer incoming calls without touching your mobile phone. Jawbone ICON is the perfect way to enjoy all your mobile devices and stay connected.

Find The Perfect Fit

It's important to feel comfortable and secure when wearing a headset. That's why Jawbone ICON comes with an impressive selection of earbud and earloop combinations to ensure a great fit. ICON is also designed to be smaller, lighter and hug the contours of your face, which means it's the best fitting Jawbone yet. You'll probably forget that you're even wearing it.

Features and Specifications

• NoiseAssassin version 2.5 with wind reduction
• Up to 4.5 hours talk time
• Up to 10 days standby time
• Battery life is displayed on your iPhone's status bar
• MicroUSB standard connector interface
• Bluetooth V2.1 compliant; supports Headset V1.1 and Hands-Free Profile V1.5 profiles
• Supports Multipoint for two audio gateways including PC
• Compatible with Windows 7, Vista, and XP; Mac OSX 10.5 and higher
• Weighs 8.2 grams (0.3 ounces)

What's in the Box

Jawbone ICON headset; 3 Spout earbuds; 4 round earbuds; optional binaural earloop; microUSB cable; A/C wall adapter; user guide

Product Description

The most convenient Jawbone yet comes with an easy-to-operate On/Off slide switch and one button that provides unparalleled convenience. It also has standard micro-USB charging technology, so you don't have to carry more cables. The Simultaneous Multipoint features lets your Jawbone ICON manage two calls from two different phones at the same time. ICON is the world's first intelligent headset with the MyTalk feature that allows you to dynamically update and personalize each individual Jawbone ICON with an array of convenient apps. Custom ICON audio tones whisper important information like remaining battery life and caller ID into your ear. Finally, ICON brings the best audio around with NoiseAssassin 2.5, innovative speaker design, and Set It and Forget It audio, making the ICON the smallest and most comfortable Jawbone ever created.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

126 of 129 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now this is a bluetooth!, February 7, 2010

By 

B. Creel (Fort Worth, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jawbone ICON-Series Hero Bluetooth Headset (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

So, I returned my Jabra Stone (see review just posted)to the AT&T store where I purchased it with my iPhone. Before I left the house, though, I decided to see what other bluetooth I might want to try as a replacement. That very day, Aliph had released its Icon, and I read a couple of reviews from tech-types who had managed to snag one the moment they could get their hands on it. It sounded promising. However, the AT&T store did not have it yet, so I went to Best Buy. The clerk had not heard about it and called out to another clerk who was approaching with his arms full of boxes. Turned out that those boxes were the new Aliph Icons that he was about to put on display.

I am not what anyone would call an "early adopter," but hey, I needed a bluetooth for a trip I was going on the next day, so I bought it, knowing that I could return it in 30 days if needed. We paired it to my phone quickly and I was on my way.

Bottom line: I really like this bluetooth! It is the fourth I have owned and by far the best. I like the location of the button that turns it on and off. I like the location of the button that initiates, terminates and redials calls. I personally don't mind at all that I control the volume from my phone. I do use it with the detachable ear loop because I like the additional stability, but I have tried it without the loop and it seems to actually work just fine---I just worry that I will knock it out of my ear when I take off my jacket, or adjust my sunglasses, or whatnot. It's fine, though; the ear loop is more comfortable than the first two bluetooths I have owned. I like the charger---no cords to deal with. I like the clear indicators that signal that it needs charging and that charging is complete. I also really like the voice that tells me approximations of talk time remaining and tells me when the jawbone is ready and waiting for my phone to connect it. And honestly, it is so comfortable that sometimes I forget I have it on, even after wearing it for several hours. If it had a storage case like one of the Pantronics and like the Jabra Stone, I think it would be pretty much perfect. And the price, while not inexpensive, is $30 less than the Jabra Stone.

So far there is nothing I dislike about it. It has good talk time and good standby time. The sound is crystal clear to both me and to the other person on the call (according to them). It isn't goofy looking. I honestly think I prefer to use this bluetooth than to take a call on my phone, even when I'm not driving or needing the hands-free operation. There may be a bluetooth out there that is just as good, but I'd be surprised if there were one that is better for me.

68 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Icon is great, the earpiece kills me, try this, March 5, 2010

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Rude Dog (South Central USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jawbone ICON-Series Hero Bluetooth Headset (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Pro:
I bought the Icon as a replacement for the original Jawbone I got several years ago. So far I am very happy with the Icon, no one has mentioned a word about the voice quality, even over lengthy (45 minute) calls while I'm driving in traffic. I also like the fact that this unit not only speaks the incoming phone number but also can give me an indication as to the remaining battery life.

Con:
I had the same issue with this model that I had with the original. The earpiece fit drove me absolutely crazy. Either it was too loose to maintain decent contact with my face (and thus the noise assassin was useless) or after about a half hour my ear hurt so much I felt like someone was pushing a stick into my scull.

My solution for the Icon is the same I employed for the original jawbone: dump the painfully offending design of the Aliph earpiece, and substitute the gel earpiece I loved from an old Jabra headset. I bought these: JABRA OEM MINIGELS and use these in place of the foam torture piece that ships with the Jawbone. They slip on and fit perfectly. Personally I like the long one which slips in my ear and gives a great snug fit and is only about 10% as bothersome over time as the foam pieces that ship with the Jawbone Icon. They work even better with the Icon than they did with the original jawbone, and unlike the original jawbone, switching from left ear to right ear if they do start hurting is much easier.

56 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clearly better than the Plantronics Voyager Pro in my tests, March 21, 2010

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Jason - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jawbone ICON-Series Hero Bluetooth Headset (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I recently purchased the Jawbone Icon and Plantronics Voyager Pro at the same time so that I could test them both out and return the "loser" in my tests.

I've owned several Plantronics models over the years have never been particularly impressed by their noise reduction capabilities. The new Voyager Pro turned out to be no exception.

I performed identical tests in my home, leaving voicemails for myself to test the sound quality of both headsets under various conditions. My tests included:

Sitting on the couch with the TV louder than I normally listen to it
Sitting on the couch with music playing pretty loudly
Standing at the kitchen sink with the water running
Coffee grinder running
Silent room (to test general voice quality between the two headsets)

After listening to the voicemails I left for myself with each headset, the Icon was the clear winner. Noise cancellation was MUCH better with the Icon (at least with my iPhone - perhaps other cell phones would have different results). In a silent room, the voice quality for both headsets sounded pretty much on par from what I could tell.

I also called a friend and repeated these same tests during a "live" phone call and he confirmed that the Icon was the clear winner on his end as well.

The only thing I didn't test was wind noise, but that's not a particularly common scenario for me. Mainly, I needed to ensure that I can work in public places such as coffee shops and not have my clients distracted by background noise and the Icon seems like it will do just that!